Tension prevails in Sambhal as toll climbs to 5; internet snapped
A curfew-like situation prevailed in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh on November 25 following the violence over a court-ordered survey of Shahi Jama Masjid which left five…
National affairs
Could India’s multi-billion-dollar dream to host the 2036 Olympic Games become a nightmare?
As India formally begins its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, some are questioning what kind of turning point this could be for a country where cricket still dominates…
Thai children in crisis, threatening nation’s future
Overlapping child-related issues could potentially limit GDP growth to below 2%.
Malaysian Home Ministry ordered to return seized Swatch ‘Pride’ watches
Justice Amarjeet Singh made the order after allowing Swatch's judicial review application against the authorities' raid on the watches. He said the raid that was conducted in May,…
Attempts on to destabilise Bangladesh
Two student leaders, Mahfuj Alam and Sarjis Alam, have condemned the actions of individuals trying to provoke conflict and undermine the progress made after the July uprising.
Tech giants GoTo, Grab eye role in Indonesian President Prabowo’s free meals program
Both companies charge the government-recommended flat rate of Rp 15,000 (94 US cents) per meal and integrate digital platforms to facilitate orders daily.
Government doing its best to help with cost of living, says Singapore PM Wong
While the Prime Minister acknowledged Singaporeans’ worries about the cost of living, he noted that it is not an issue unique to Singapore, as countries everywhere are facing…
U.N. panel’s stance on Japan’s Imperial succession refuted
At a press conference held after a Cabinet meeting Tuesday, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya expressed his displeasure at the committee’s report that recommended the law be…
South Korea pushes for better work-life balance to ease falling birth rate
From February 2025, the government will offer tax incentives for SMEs that meet the Labour Ministry’s criteria for exemplary work-life balance practices and increase subsidies…
Policies that could help break the inflation cycle
Inflation has been a constant issue in Bangladesh, with little history of zero inflation in past years.